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Honda ST1100 Section => Brakes & Clutch ST1100 => Topic started by: Totgas on September 02, 2013, 01:37:24 PM
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Seeking advise on using the clutch on the ST1100. I normally slip the clutch in traffic to control speed and braking as I was told it wasn't an issue with a wet clutch. I have 90,000kms on the clock and my master cylinder has gone on the clutch. Questions:- Is this normal wear and tear? Am I wrong to constantly slip the clutch? Or is it just my dumb luck? As far as I know the bike has always had is regular log book services.
Thanks,
Adrian.
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I normally slip the clutch in traffic to control speed and braking
I do this as well... especially in traffic. I don't think you ride in traffic without doing it
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Agreed. When riding very slowly I was taught to slip the clutch and control my speed with the foot brake. This action prevents driveline snatch and gives you fine control over speed. I can't see that clutch slipping would have any effect on master cylinder wear and tear, but not regularly bleeding and changing clutch (and brake) fluid could lead to cylinder problems caused by to contaminants in the fluid.
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Mornin' Adrian et at...
Questions:- Is this normal wear and tear? Am I wrong to constantly slip the clutch? Or is it just my dumb luck? As far as I know the bike has always had is regular log book services.
...like the others comments slipping the clutch at low speeds is general considered as good practice for optimum bike control. So l too 'ride' the clutch when approaching stale reds at contolled intersections.
Does this speed up clutch plate wear? Yes. It's not uncommon to have ST clutches knackered on emergency use ST's at 40k. As for your master cylinder to be affected by riding the clutch, l would think not.
I would think that (either), master cylinder (or slave cylinder), failures would be more likely be down to not regularly replacing the fluid. Brake fluid is hyrdoscopic. It is not uncommon (I have found), subtantial water and muck residue at the bottom of the fluid reseviors. And usually more so in the clutch than the brake systems as the is less plumbing therefore less space for water to dispurse too.
If you find you are in need to put new cups etc into the master cylinder, look also to do the same with the slave cylinder. However, be prepared to having to replace the whole cylinder assemble as the cylinder itself may have been corroded. Unless of course you can re-sleeve it.
Lastly, use the fluid replacement in the OEM maintenance manual as a guide, as increased humidity environments generally neseccitated increased fluid replacement schedules. Same applies if the bike spends some time in the rain.
Just a thought.
Ciao, the can:-)
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I normally slip the clutch in traffic to control speed and braking
I do this as well... especially in traffic. I don't think you ride in traffic without doing it
Yep - My thoughts too :wink1
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Agree with Greencan. As far as I know my bike has the original clutch plates and seals in the master and slave cylinder (207,000kms). But I change the fluid at least every 12 months. I know that being stuck in slow moving stop start traffic for an hour or so up a steep hill does make the clutch start to feel as if it not going to disengage.
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Evenin' All...
Yep this is off topic...but...John charge ya phone n turn is on! :well...so we can... :beer
Cheers Dick :-)
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Thanks guys. Had the sleeve replaced now good as new
A.